Carolyn Hax, who writes the syndicated column “Tell me about it”, answers a reader’s question about why parents don’t seem to have enough time in a day. The reader asks:
What is a typical day and why don’t moms have time for a call or e-mail? I work and am away from home nine hours a […]
I’ve finally used my new KitchenAid Artisan mixer, and I can report that I’m very happy with it. With my old mixer, I had to turn the bowl myself. Those days are now over. With the Artisan, I don’t even have to touch the bowl during mixing. I also don’t have to scrape the sides […]
Here’s a little table for estimating the amount of cooked pasta that you’ll get from uncooked:
Uncooked Cooked Servings
Macaroni […]
Having a nice-looking garden doesn’t have to come with a high price. There are several ways the frugal gardener can get plants for free. Some of these are:
* Websites like Craigslist and Freecycle. You can ask for specific plants that you’re looking for and other gardeners are trying to get rid of.
* Your local landscapers. […]
Mangoes are a constant item in my grocery list these days. We simply can’t have enough of them. They’re best when just ripe and perfectly sweet. But sometimes, I like them just when they’re starting to get a hint of sweetness.
I made this 2-ingredient salad the other day. It’s mangoes and tomatoes. Just those two. […]
Fans of the Joy of Cooking series of cookbooks now have an online site where they can go to share their love of cooking. The Joy Kitchen has recipes, a forum, a collection of tips and techniques, and information about the beloved reference of generations of cooks.
Joy of Cooking author Ethan Becker said, “The Joy […]
Time to toss out that old fashioned ceramic butter dish. Say hello to the ButterWizard!
The ButterWizard is the first and only temperature controlled butter dish. The temperature control ensures that the butter will always be perfectly spreadable. No more lumps on the morning toast! No more yellow pools of melted butter in the dish!
The features […]
Here’s what’s been going on in our Home and Dining Channel:
Marye, new blogger at Baking Delights, shares her recipe for Multi-grain flaxseed bread.
Cathy offers an easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Strawberry Parfait at Chocolate Bytes.
Arieanna at Cooking Gadgets has 2 great finds: the Grill Top Pizza Stone, and Pur Flavor Options (flavor cartridges for your […]
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